Mechanical and tribological properties of SS316L with comparison of SLM and casting methods

This paper includes a thorough investigation of the effects of two distinct processing methods Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and using conventional casting. The mechanical characteristics and wear behaviour of austenitic SS316L was studied. The processing techniques, the resultant microstructure, mechanical and wear properties were all connected. When SS316L specimens made by SLM were likened to those made by traditional casting, the findings revealed that the mechanical characteristics and tribological results were enhanced. The Selective Laser Melting technique induces a finer microstructure, which is largely responsible for the superior mechanical properties of hardness and tensile strength. And also wear resistance on SS316L by wear rate and friction coefficient has been improved. By using proper material selection, fabrication method with optimum process parameter itself the potential strength of the materials has been enhanced. In this regard, SLM appears to be a potential technique for creating SS316L implants that are more mechanically and wear resistant effectively.